Yūji Kuroiwa
Yūji Kuroiwa | |
|---|---|
黒岩 祐治 | |
.jpg) Kuroiwa in 2026 | |
| Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture | |
| Assumed office 23 April 2011 | |
| Monarchs | Akihito Naruhito |
| Preceded by | Shigefumi Matsuzawa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 September 1954 |
| Party | Independent |
| Alma mater | Waseda University |
| Signature |  |
Yūji Kuroiwa (黒岩 祐治, Kuroiwa Yūji; born 26 September 1954) is a Japanese politician and the governor of Kanagawa Prefecture located in Kantō region of Japan.[1][2]
Biography
Kuroiwa was born on 26 September 1954 in Kobe, the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture in Kansai region of Japan. A graduate of Waseda University, Kuroiwa became the governor of Kanagawa Prefecture on 23 April 2011, and has held the position for more than 10 years.
References
- ↑ "Kanagawa Prefecture: Mr. Yuji Kuroiwa, Governor". Foreign press Center Japan. 20 November 2013.
- ↑ "The Anchor Man: Kanagawa Governor Yuji Kuroiwa". Tokyo Weekender. 22 July 2013.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)